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Keflavik - History

Although today the largest town on the Reykjanes Peninsula, Keflavík is much newer than neighbouring Njardvik, being first mentioned in written sources in the 13^th century as the base of English traders, who were then followed by German and Danish merchants. For many years it was second only to Reykjavik as an export harbour.

Keflavík is first mentioned in written sources about 1590 as the base of an English trader, who was followed by German, and later Danish, merchants. 

Keflavík Airport Iceland was constructed by the Americans during World War II for military purposes and inaugurated on the 23. March 1943. The airport played a major role for the allies and is situated on the Reykjanes peninsula 50 kilometres southwest from Reykjavik the Capital.

In 1994, Keflavík and its two neighbours - Njardvik and Hafnir - merged into a single local authority, officially known as Reykjanesbaer.

Known as the "Liverpool" of Iceland, Keflavík in the 1960's was the cradle of the country's rock scene, producing a slew of pioneering groups and musicians whose sounds influenced succeeding Icelandic musicians.

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